Harley-Davidson's cars are difficult to evaluate.
Difficult to evaluate the control, the turning radius thief is large, every novice who rides a Harley, will be intimidated by the weight of the 883 car, and the daily commute can only be said to be bare enough... If you look at it from the perspective of "one car", there are hardly any tool properties of the motorcycle ... Harley, is to use the modern industrial system to create a "retro" old locomotive.
Why are so many people still attracted to the Harley 883 in 2022? In terms of configuration and cost performance, the 883 does not have any book advantages, but it can give you a complete American cruise car experience.
In my opinion, in addition to the classic American retro styling and rhythmic "horseshoe" exhaust sound, Harley's soul is the sensory experience conveyed by this historic V2 twin engine.
Riding the 883, you don't care too much about speed, but you will care about the vibration from the body, the "horseshoe" sound brought by the throttle, the rhythmic sense of the engine... Every minute and every second of the feeling is a unique enjoyment. So, the focus of the 883 is on the "car" itself, not on the "ride."
Different from other brands of models, Harley conveys a sense of value, every moment, does not need to pull the speed, does not need to match the speed of the driving skills, after ignition can feel the most original mechanical texture.
The shape of the American retro locomotive, riding the 883 on the street, is like the "hero car" in the motorcycle. You observe the crowd of people riding Harleys on the street, and they have a notable feature – Harley riders are basically not wearing protective gear, although I don't recommend that.
▲1989 "Black Rain"
Harley-Davidson Sportster Revolution Sportster
by Tracy Fibreglass Works
▲1990 "Beginner's Biography"
1988 Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic
▲ 1991 Terminator 2
1991 Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy
I think the screen images in "Terminator 2", "Black Rain", and "Newbie Canon" have played a certain role in "fueling" Harley Motorcycle. In fact, it is also because Harley and "Fast and Furious" are completely unrelated, and those who pay attention to the traditional sense of handling and speed have no connection with Harley.
Redefining the "cycling" thing, Harley-Davidson has made riders pay more attention to the sensory experience of "riding Harley". Although each Harley can find the most direct competitors, Harley is the most impressive and impulsive brand. Whether it is a teenager or an old man in his teens, Halley will give people a "very idealized, very emotional" tone.
"People don't care about displacement, don't care how fast they can run", I think this is the most successful point of the Harley brand, emphasizing the atmosphere and culture of the locomotive brand.
Of course, in 2022, Harley is also seeking changes, launching more diverse car types such as Fat Ba and Pan Am, but the essence of Harley has not changed, but in the direction of sports, making visible changes to the naked eye, for the sake of the market and also for the sales of the brand. Whether it's ADV, vintage, or cruising consumers, they'll find the harley that suits them best.
This year, we may be able to see the joint venture model of Qianjiang and Harley, and hope that Qianjiang has the ability to retain Harley's original riding experience after the trade-off, and let more people feel the charm of this American brand at a more affordable price.
Written/Photographed | John 117
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